Lemon Sugar
Brighten up your kitchen with this irresistibly simple Lemon Sugar recipe that takes just 5 minutes to prepare! Made with only two ingredients—granulated sugar and freshly grated lemon zest—this zesty infusion is a game-changer for home bakers and cocktail enthusiasts alike. By rubbing the citrus zest into the sugar, the natural oils are released, creating a fragrant, tangy-sweet blend that’s perfect for enhancing your favorite desserts, sweetening tea, or jazzing up a fresh fruit platter. Store this vibrant, sunny mixture in an airtight jar for up to a month and enjoy a burst of lemony goodness anytime. Whether you’re rimming cocktail glasses or sprinkling it over baked goods, Lemon Sugar is the ultimate shortcut to adding a touch of citrus magic to your creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest (from fresh lemons)
Instructions
Wash and dry one or two fresh lemons thoroughly. Use an organic lemon if possible, as you will be using the peel.
Use a fine grater or microplane to zest the lemon(s), being careful not to grate into the bitter white pith. Measure out 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
Place the granulated sugar and lemon zest into a bowl. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to rub the zest into the sugar. This helps release the natural oils from the zest and infuses the sugar with the lemon flavor.
Continue to mix until the zest is evenly distributed and the sugar is fragrant.
Transfer the lemon sugar to an airtight container or jar. Store at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Use the lemon sugar as desired in baking recipes, to rim cocktail glasses, or to sprinkle over fresh fruits or desserts for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 13 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
